Answer
Based on official Jordanian legal texts
The documents required for a maintenance case depend on the type of maintenance claimed: spousal maintenance, iddah maintenance, child support, custody wage, or support for relatives. The general procedural rule is that the claim begins with a statement of claim containing the parties' names and residences, the subject of the claim, the requests, and the evidence relied upon, as required by Article 11(b) of the Sharia Procedure Law.
In practical terms, the claimant usually needs proof of the legal relationship on which the maintenance claim is based. For spousal maintenance, proof of marriage is important. For child support, the children's details, proof of parentage, custody, or legal capacity may be relevant. The file may also need the defendant's address for service and any evidence that helps the court assess maintenance, such as income information, financial capacity, or actual expenses where available.
Not every maintenance case requires a complete set of receipts. Some matters may be assessed by the court through expert opinion or other evidence depending on the circumstances. However, the clearer the file, the easier it is to prove the claim.
If the case is filed through a representative, a proper power of attorney may be needed. If a party is outside Jordan or non-Jordanian, additional service or identification requirements may arise.
This is a general explanation based on the approved Jordanian legal sources and does not replace advice from a qualified lawyer in a specific dispute.